Method and apparatus for positioning a subject in a CT scanner

Details Method and apparatus for positioning a subject in a CT scanner Method and apparatus for positioning a subject in a CT scanner

2008-05-15

2010-10-05

Kiknadze, Irakli (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07809102

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for optimally positioning a region of interest of a subject for imaging by a CT scanner. The scanner provides a source of one or more X-ray beams, at least one of which is used for acquiring a CT image of the subject, a movable support for the subject, and a controller that controls the X-ray source. To position the region of interest of the subject, the controller operates to illuminate the subject with X-rays to acquire stereo image data for the region of interest and controls the position of the support responsive to the stereo image data.

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